BMW is also adding its 295bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six to its 5-series saloon range, becoming the 535d. Three engines are also being added to the new 5-series Touring range - a 295bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six in the 535d, a 201bhp turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six in the 525d and a 254bhp 3.0-litre straight-six in the 528i.

Don't be daft!,not all BMW drivers are G/KM,BMW owners like their car to handle well and the "M" factor features large in the driving of a BMW, yes, being aware of emmissions is important, but where would BMW be if they didn't have "M" variants of all their models?.

So let me get this straight BMW spend millions designing, planning, developing and building the 5 series, spend more on media releases, but then have to add an "M" pack before it actually looks or drives anywhere near good enough.